Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (5,084 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,648 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (1,050 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.90 (725 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (1,206 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (1,609 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (1,772 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (2,078 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (1,114 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (689 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,693 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (538 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (786 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,474 (561,697 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $911 (346,932 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (65,072 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $728 (277,211 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $508 (193,407 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (49,671 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (16,999 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (127,436 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (33,201 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,520 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (5,037 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 404% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (17,449 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (18,711 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (32,974 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (35,563 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,830 (9,841,306 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (286 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (12,495 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,358 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,602 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (15,518 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (2,899 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (1,549 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (1,600 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (1,216 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (933 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (7,830 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (15,936 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (6,049 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (25,766 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (27,857 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (3,826 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.29 (1,255 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.81 (1,072 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $451 (171,777 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (46 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (14,710 ₦) | 15,502 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,560 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 463% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,282 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria
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